José Vicente Reynafé

José Vicente Reynafé (1782–1837) was an Argentine military man and politician, who served as governor of Córdoba, Argentina between 1831 and 1835.[1]

José Vicente Reynafé
Governor of Córdoba Province, Argentina
In office
1831–1835
Preceded byJosé Roque Funes
Succeeded byPedro Nolasco Rodríguez
Personal details
Born1782
Córdoba, Argentina
Died1837
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nationality Argentine
Political partyFederalist Party
Spouse(s)Francisca Aliaga
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionArmy's officer
Military service
RankCaptain
UnitMilicias cordobesas
Battles/warsArgentine Civil Wars

José Vicente Reynafé was born in Villa Tulumba, the son of William Queenfaith, born in Ireland, and Claudia Hidalgo de Torres, belonging to a Creole family.[2] His father was a farmer, who had settled in Córdoba by the year 1770. He changed his surname Queenfaith to Reinafé.[3] José Vicente Reinafé initiated and completed his education in Colegio Nacional de Monserrat. In the National University of Córdoba, he earned a degree in philosophy.[4]

In 1837 José Vicente Reynafé, was sentenced to death by order of Juan Manuel de Rosas. He was accused, along with his brothers Francisco, Guillermo and José Antonio Reynafé, for the murder of Facundo Quiroga.[5]

References
  1. Biografías completas, Volume 2, Emecé, 1962, 1962
  2. Memorial del centenario de Ernesto Cocca, 1883-1940, Fundación Casa de la Cultura de Córdoba, 1984, ISBN 9789509310025
  3. Un Lancero de Facundo: Vida y Romance Del Chico Peralta, César Carrizo, 1999, ISBN 9789879047880
  4. Calvimonte, Luis Q. (1983), Tulumba: aspectos históricos de la villa y su contorno
  5. La juventud de Félix Frías: 1816-1841, Ambrosio Romero Carranza, 1960
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